Food Assistance in Jeopardy? CBO Flags GOP Bill’s Potential Impact on Millions

Millions of low-income individuals, including families with children, may face the loss of food assistance under a recently approved tax and spending cuts package by House Republicans, as revealed in a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis on Thursday. This legislation is pivotal in advancing President Donald Trump's agenda, facilitating substantial tax reductions while curtailing federal support for food stamps and Medicaid. Though anticipated changes may emerge in the Senate, current provisions indicate a projected $286 billion reduction in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade. Among the more contentious aspects are the extension of work requirements to older Americans and parents, potentially disqualifying around 3.2 million individuals. Experts forecast that financial burdens may compel states to adjust or abandon these benefits altogether.